Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. (BBD) has announced the launch of its used cooking oil (UCO) collection operations in Tennessee, marking a significant step in the company's national expansion. The move comes immediately after the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) issued the company a Part 360 solid waste management permit for its primary processing facility in Tonawanda, New York. That permit secures the long-term operational framework for the Tonawanda site, which is permitted with a designed capacity of 300,000 gallons per week.
With its core processing infrastructure formally authorized, Buffalo Biodiesel is now accelerating its national logistics network by moving into high-yield Southern markets. The company is initiating its Tennessee presence with limited collections to ensure a structured, scalable rollout. Over the next two years, it plans to aggressively expand this logistics framework to provide comprehensive, statewide service across all of Tennessee.
A key element of the expansion is a forthcoming satellite collection hub in Knoxville, which is expected to be set up before the end of the year. This hub will anchor routing operations, streamlining the capture and transport of UCO. "Now that operations for our Tonawanda facility are secure, we are rolling out on our expansion," stated Frank V. Balon, President and Chief Legal Officer of Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. "Tennessee is a major UCO producer, and we plan on setting up a satellite collection hub in Knoxville before year's end."
The expansion matters because it strengthens the supply of critical feedstock for advanced biofuel and renewable diesel refinement. By scaling its footprint into major production regions, Buffalo Biodiesel ensures a consistent, high-volume supply of UCO destined for these low-carbon fuel markets. This targeted rollout reflects the company's broader initiative to rapidly expand its closed-loop industrial supply chain, diverting waste from local landfills and supporting carbon-neutral energy solutions on a national scale.
Buffalo Biodiesel, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, specializes in the recovery and transformation of UCO and agricultural waste streams into renewable fuels and advanced materials. With operations currently spanning 15 states, the company is dedicated to building sustainable, closed-loop industrial ecosystems that reduce carbon emissions and drive economic growth. More information about its operations and mission is available at www.buffalobiodiesel.com.
The Tennessee expansion also signals a broader trend in the waste-to-energy sector, where companies are racing to secure feedstock in regions with high volumes of used cooking oil. By establishing a presence in Tennessee, Buffalo Biodiesel not only captures a valuable resource but also contributes to reducing landfill waste and lowering the carbon intensity of transportation fuels. The company's ability to replicate its model across state lines will be closely watched as demand for renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel continues to rise.
